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Make no bones about it, Lemony Snicket’s “The Bad Beginning” is “an unhappy tale about three very unlucky children.” In our conversation, we tried to find some bright spots in this story, but still had to cover all the atrocities. We also talked about what’s coming next for FDBC.

Sharon Draper’s “Out of My Mind” explores what it would be like to grow up without being able to talk or walk. Join us as we discuss the challenges young Melody Brooks faces while coping with the limitations of cerebral palsy and being constantly misunderstood and underestimated.

We learn that being a demigod may not be as glamorous as it sounds in Rick Riordan’s “The Lightning Thief.” We discuss our expectations of the book, what it’s like growing up without a parent, and other themes such as loyalty and deception.

We enjoyed reading and discussing “The Skin I’m In” because it gave us the opportunity to explore themes such as bullying, peer pressure, and self esteem. We also took a cue from the book and asked each other, “What does your face say about you?” Tune in and join the conversation!

We finish our conversation about R.J. Palacio’s “Wonder”, a novel about Auggie Pullman’s first year in public school. We talk about Auggie’s journey, how he grew over the course of the year, what it means to choose kindness versus being right, and more.

In part one of our chat on R.J. Palacio’s “Wonder”, we talk about the main character’s quiet strength, how important friendship is in the book, and how the author expertly provided multiple points of view. Join the conversation by leaving a comment below!